A spokeswoman for President Biden referred to the situation in the Middle East and the American attack in Syria that took place last night.
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White House Spokeswoman Jen Saki tonight (Friday) held a press conference aboard Air Force One, addressing the policies of the Middle East in general and Iran in particular.
In addition, the spokeswoman referred to the American attack in Syria that took place at night - as a result of which one terrorist operative was killed.
Saki made it clear that President Biden has no intention at this stage to lift or ease further sanctions on Iran after last week the administration lifted several sanctions as a gesture of goodwill towards the Islamic Republic.
However, the spokeswoman clarified that the new administration is ready and open to dialogue with Tehran.
Regarding the U.S. attack tonight in Syria, Saki said it was meant to convey a message that the new administration is determined to protect American lives, but not to exacerbate tensions in the region.
She also added that the attack was necessary to prevent further attacks.
The spokeswoman also referred to the murder of journalist Jamal Khushkji at the Saudi embassy in Turkey in 2017, accusing Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman of involvement in the incident.
According to a U.S. report prepared during Trump's presidency but remains confidential to this day, the regent has approved the action against the journalist.
The American assessment stems from Ben Salman's involvement in the decision - making process on the subject, the involvement of his associates and his attempts to silence dissenting voices in the kingdom.
However, according to the report it is not clear whether Ben Salman knew in advance that the operation would end in the death of the Saudi journalist.